Taxonomy ant Theory of Evolution 9th - 10th Grade Quiz

Taxonomy ant Theory of Evolution

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Jodi Edge

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Biology

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9th - 10th Grade

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Hard

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The science of classifying living things according to their similarities is called:

Biology

Zoology

Taxonomy

Taxidermy

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Given the information in the table, the closest evolutionary relationship most likely exists between the:

Human and the gorilla

Human and the chimpanzee

Chimpanzee and the gorilla

Horse and the zebra

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the importance of a standardized taxonomic system to the scientific
community?

To have many different common names for one species.

To organize species cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

To have a universal scientific naming system.

To analyze species genetic information.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The similarities in the human arm and bat wing indicates that they-

May share a common ancestor.

Are competitive with each other

Eat the same foods

Are both birds.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Plants known as bluebells exist in England, Scotland, and the United States. In each of these locations, however, the plant known as a bluebell is very different from the plants called bluebells in the other two locations. Which principle does this problem best exemplify?

The need for controlling variables in experiments

The need for classifying and naming organisms scientifically

The importance of predicting trends from scientific data

The importance of questioning experimental evidence